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‘Deck de France’ is a new free software that can turn your bike trainer into a controller for your Steam Deck
A new free tool called “Deck de France” has been released that lets users turn a bike trainer into a controller for their Steam Deck. The software appears aimed at cyclists and fitness enthusiasts who want to combine indoor training with handheld PC gaming, letting pedalling input drive on-screen action rather than a traditional controller.…
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series X and S prices in UK
Microsoft has raised Xbox console prices worldwide, blaming the rising cost of memory and storage chips, with UK shoppers now paying up to £170 more for a premium Series X. The disc-drive Series X has increased from £500 to £670, while the entry-level Series S has risen by roughly 43%, from £300 to £430. The…
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The MCU Series You’ve Never Seen Is Officially Returning
Marvel’s Runaways, the underrated Hulu series that ran from 2017 to 2019, is making a comeback in the comics with a new standalone What If issue. The announcement comes as Marvel looks to build momentum in 2026 following a mixed 2025 at the box office, with the publisher keen to remind fans of properties that…
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China’s Alibaba takes another swipe at America’s AI supremacy
Chinese technology giant Alibaba has released Qwen3.8-Max, which it describes as its largest and most capable AI model yet, claiming its performance rivals leading systems from US firms Anthropic and OpenAI as well as domestic competitor Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3. The launch, announced in a blog post on Monday, follows a preview last month in…
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How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark
Modern headlights have become noticeably brighter and whiter, leaving many drivers dazzled by oncoming traffic even when high beams aren’t in use. The article traces this shift back through the history of automotive lighting, explaining that today’s glare problem stems not simply from careless drivers but from a long-running evolution in lighting technology and regulation…
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5 of the Best Country Songs Turning 50 This Year
American country and western singer and musician Johnny Cash (1932 – 2003) performs on stage at the Painters Mill Music Far in Owing Mills, Maryland, September 29, 1977. He is strumming a guitar and standing in front of a microphone. Bassist Marshall Grant (1928 – 2011) of Cashs backing band The Tennessee Three plays behind…
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Injury update on Sheffield Wednesday summer signing who is yet to feature – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is nearing a return after injury, having not yet played for the club since joining in the summer. Manager Danny Röhl said the 29-year-old’s progress has been positive, but stressed that the club must manage his return carefully to avoid a setback. Chalobah joined on a free transfer after leaving…
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Sheffield United transfer update on Kalvin Phillips and Harry Souttar shared by reporter – The72
A reporter has given Sheffield United supporters an update on potential moves for Kalvin Phillips and Harry Souttar as the club look to strengthen Chris Wilder’s squad. The situation matters because both players are familiar to the Blades, but any deals appear dependent on negotiations and the club’s financial position. Phillips, 30, is a Manchester…
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Union bosses’ six-figure pay, Fayed trafficking victims, Trump holds off on Iran strikes
Six-figure trade union pay and new Fayed trafficking recognitions lead UK news, while Trump credits Gulf allies for staying his hand on Iran and Zelenskyy demands more Patriots after Kyiv’s deadly barrage.
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AI and Protecting a Celebrity’s voice through Trademark
As AI voice-cloning tools make it easier to replicate celebrities’ voices without permission, a growing number of high-profile entertainers are turning to federal trademark law for protection, rather than relying solely on the patchwork of state right-of-publicity statutes. Attorneys writing in Music Business Worldwide explain that stars are filing “sound mark” applications with the US…